Earl Hylton
Fairburn,GA
Summary
I'm a highly experienced worker in data center facilities operations. I'm interested in all areas of data center facilities management and operations. Hardworking and reliable Individual with strong ability in communication and executing instruction. Offering integrity, patience and gratitude. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality. Skilled Critical Facilities Manager with talent for building relationships, directing maintenance work, and offering support to owners. Forward-thinking problem-solver with top-notch planning and decision-making skills. Achievements include accomplishing budget goals, reducing service interruptions and building strong maintenance teams. Proficient in conducting inspections, planning improvements, and managing projects. Committed critical facilities operations manager with several years' experience in upholding objectives, overseeing building system operations and leading high-performance teams. Knowledgeable about mechanical, hvac, ups and other data center systems and upkeep requirements. Skilled in building long-lasting relationships and team consensus to promote organizational advancements.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Critical Facilities Manager
Stream Data Center
Atlanta, GA
09.2021 - Current
- Developed and implemented policies and method of procedures for maintenance, repair and operations of facilities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve data center operations and efficiency.
- Maintained documentation relating to system configuration changes and updates.
- Oversaw the installation of new equipment in the data center.
- Performed daily system monitoring to identify potential issues.
- Assisted in developing budget estimates for upcoming projects related to the data center operations team.
- Conducted regular reviews of existing systems to identify areas for improvement.
- Engaged with stakeholders across various departments to understand their requirements.
- Tracked progress on projects associated with the data center operations team.
- Resolved technical problems related to operating systems such as UPS, Fire Suppression System, Standby Power and CRAC Units.
- Ensured compliance with policies, procedures and standards.
- Reviewed vendor invoices for accuracy prior to payment processing.
- Executed emergency response procedures when necessary due to unexpected system outages or malfunctions.
- Documented processes and procedures related to operating standards for data center equipment.
- Performed safe work planning that identified hazards to mitigate risk.
- Scheduled discussions with team to implement a safety culture environment.
- Lead the critical team by example.
- Perform dry runs before all major preventive maintenance or critical work efforts.
- Encourage a positive working atmosphere with the team at all times.
- Strive to provide 100% uptime for clients.
- Listen and learn from entire team.
- Provide a open line of communications to senior leadership and partners.
- Collect all FSR and documents needed for audit teams.
- Provided training on proper use of PPE and other safety protocols.
- Intervened in unsafe situations to prevent injuries or property damage.
CHIEF BUILDING ENGINEER
CBRE
Atlanta, GA
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Lead and manage Building Engineer's to perform at their highest potential
- Work closely with Facility Manager with budget and future projects
- Oversee all operations and the creation of MOP, SOP & ERP's
- Develop plans to build team confidence and skill sets
- Encourage the team to be phenomenal with presenting valuable ideas that bring value to the client
- Implement ways to exercise safety to prevent any accidents
- Lead team with clear communications and directions
- Provide 100% efficient and reliable service at all times
- Approach all tasks with a positive mindset and attitude
- Provide innovative solutions to all problems that may appear
- Complete all required training in a timely manner
- Communicate efficient and reliable detailed information
- Lead team with displaying integrity at all times
Lead Building Engineer
CBRE
Atlanta, GA
05.2016 - 05.2020
- Tackle challenges by thoughtfully leading collaborative efforts based on everyone's strengths
- Lead by example all ways willing to take on a challenge
- Conduct daily POD's with the team to ensure everyone is knowledgeable of daily tasks assignments
- Consult with clients to schedule PM's and other downtime to minimize interruption to the line of business
- Provide after hour assists on emergency calls
- Implement a safety first atmosphere with a focus on a safety mindset
- Oversee and inspect the work performed by outside vendors and in-house engineers
- Schedule work efforts for the yearly calendar
- Communicate clearly to ensure that clients, vendors and engineers are informed on scheduled work efforts
- Assist with Chief Engineer to create and apply SOP for site engineers and vendors
- Encourage engineers to perform additional housework to increase cost savings for clients
- Assist fellow engineers with training in learning our building automation systems etc
- Lead day to day operations with engineers and in the process building client relationships
- Assumed responsibility in ensuring CR's in CFIMS are printed and available for engineers
- Also assumed responsibility in closing out all CR's in CFIMS in a timely order
- Assumed responsibility getting in corrections needed for CR's for any auditing purpose per client request
Lead Operating Engineer
JLL
Atlanta, GA
09.2015 - 05.2016
- Supervise and direct maintenance work efforts on a variety of complex electrical distribution systems (UPS, PDU, Static Switching Equipment, Closed Transition ATS Systems, Power Quality Monitoring Equipment, etc.), complex HVAC equipment operations (Chill Water Loop Distributions, Condenser Water Distributions, Back-Up Central Plant Operations, White Space Temperature Control, CRAC Unit Maintenance, In-Row High Density Systems, Controls, etc.)
- Accomplishments Transition to new company JLL with a great attitude and outlook
Critical Facilities Lead Operating Engineer
Lincoln Harris
Atlanta, GA
09.2012 - 09.2015
- Supervise and implement the preventative maintenance programs
- Specific duties include, but are not limited to, scheduling preventive maintenance with a minimum disruption of critical utility services delivery (100% Uptime), performing and/or delegating preventative maintenance tasks to the appropriately qualified O&M service provider, ordering parts and equipment required for repair, maintaining and installing new equipment, and maintaining inventory
- Directed engineering-related activities at project sites
- Managed work processes for contractors to maintain project schedules
HVAC-R Technician
Four Season Environmental
Atlanta, GA
07.2007 - 05.2014
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance services to existing HVAC equipment corresponding to work orders generated from IFMS
- Completed all documentation of work performed in compliance with IFMS
- Maintained and serviced air compressors, chill water pumps, and heat pumps
- Cleaned outdoor/indoor coils with chemical solutions
- Performed various checks including superheat, sub-cooling, cooling/heating on hot and cold deck systems, CFM on building air, pressures on units with gages, and temperature using computer
- Serviced and maintained package units, heat pumps and split systems
- Serviced and troubleshot PIU, FCU, and Constant Volume units
Education
Air Conditioning Technology Diploma -
Atlanta Area
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook (10 years)
- Building Automation
- Focus
- HVAC
- Maintaining inventory
- Leadership skills
- Quality
- Safety
- Scheduling
- SOP development
- Team building
- Process improvement
- Organization
- Relationship development
- Problem resolution
- Planning and coordination
- Team management
- Communications
- Technical knowledge
- Building Maintenance
- Planning and scheduling
- Performance Evaluation
- Operational efficiency and safety
- Service planning and scheduling
- Employee supervision and task delegation
- Equipment installations and maintenance
- Strategic Planning
- Performance Evaluations
Certification
EPA Universal Certification
SIEMENS Insight Workstation 1
Air Conditioning Technology Diploma
OSHA 10
Ga real estate license
Additional Information
- Performed over and beyond the duties assigned. Started a more in-depth preventive maintenance program on Liebert's in our critical space. To add to the cost, save program. Lead critical work efforts and delivered 100% uptime. Supervised restack projects when the project manager was overwhelmed with other projects. Also assist Property Management with projects. Strong Leadership, customer service and client relationships. Install, repair, and freezers. Maintained AHU monthly. Lead special projects at client's request. Lead engineers to perform excellent work on a consistent basis. Implemented safety skills for new hires. Conducted safety meetings. Implemented leadership, workmanship, team support and patience. Won over my team. Proved myself as a quick learner. Handled day to day operation without little or no supervision.
Accomplishments
- Awarded Stream Data Center Circle of Excellence
Timeline
Critical Facilities Manager
Stream Data Center
09.2021 - Current
CHIEF BUILDING ENGINEER
CBRE
05.2020 - 09.2021
Lead Building Engineer
CBRE
05.2016 - 05.2020
Lead Operating Engineer
JLL
09.2015 - 05.2016
Critical Facilities Lead Operating Engineer
Lincoln Harris
09.2012 - 09.2015
HVAC-R Technician
Four Season Environmental
07.2007 - 05.2014
Air Conditioning Technology Diploma -
Atlanta Area
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